US commission says India violating religious freedom
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has recommended India be placed on the list of "Country of Particular Concern" due to the Modi government's policies and…
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US tops one million coronavirus cases as pandemic lockdowns ease
The United States on Tuesday recorded its one-millionth coronavirus case as countries including Spain, Russia and Nigeria took tentative steps back towards normal life by preparing to reopen…
Pakistan sees record surge in coronavirus cases as count nears 15000
ISLAMABAD: The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Pakistan soared to 14,885 with a record addition of 806 cases in the last 24 hours.
According to the National command and…
Pakistan rejects baseless Indian allegations and preposterous claims
Pakistan categorically rejected baseless Indian allegations of “infiltration attempts” and unfounded claims of targeting of “launching pads” across the Line of Control (LoC).
It is obvious…
FM Qureshi writes to OIC chief on state-sanctioned hate crimes in India
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the rising wave of state-sanctioned hate crimes and Islamophobia in India has emerged not only as a threat to Indian Muslims but is also a…
Bilawal, Fazl vow to protect 18th constitutional amendment
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman have pledged to protect the 18th constitutional amendment.
During a telephonic…
Japan to ‘scrap’ Olympic Games if not held next year: Mori
Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori said that the Olympic Games, already postponed to 2021, would be “scrapped” if they could not take place then, according to an interview published on…
Maulana Tariq Jameel apologises for telethon remarks
Pakistan’s well-known Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel has apologized for his remarks that have drawn the ire of women rights groups.
In a message on Twitter, Maulana Tariq Jameel…
China says coronavirus posing new risks, challenges to workplace safety
The coronavirus outbreak is posing new challenges and risks to workplace safety for manufacturers, including an increase in unused inventory of dangerous goods and lack of adequate safety…
Saudi women surge into job market
The kingdom has so far recorded the highest number of cases in the Gulf with more than 17,000 infections and 139 deaths.
Despite being frustrated by the lockdown, which has forced her and…
Trump says US may seek damages from China over virus
US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world.
"We…
Governor Imran Ismail tests positive for coronavirus
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
"I have just been tested Covid-19 positive, ... Inshallah will fight it out,"…
Pakistan urges India to maintain peace along LoC, WB
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has urged India to respect the 2003 ceasefire agreement, investigate incidents of deliberate ceasefire violations and maintain peace along the Line of Control…
ICC congratulates Sana Mir for a superb career
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated former Pakistan captain Sana Mir for an excellent career that saw her play 226 international matches, including 137 as captain.…
Ramiz Raja demands jail term for match fixers
LAHORE: Noted cricket commentator and former cricketer Ramiz Raja has called for the government to pass legislation to combat the scourge of match fixing.
His demand came shortly after…